Bird & Diz

by Gary Golio

Other authorsEd Young (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2015

Library's review

The musical work and contributions of Charlie “Bird” Parker and John “Dizzy” Gillespie bebop to life throughout this rhythmic picture book. The foldout illustrations mimic the back-and forth collaborations of this duo that prompted a revolution in jazz. Illustrations fold out, Afterword.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Culture, NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Individuals-Groups-Institutions, History-life and Culture in the Americas, A

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Candlewick (2015), Edition: Nov, 26 pages

Description

Presents a rhythmic tribute to Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, and their creation of bebop.

Awards

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

26

Physical description

26 p.; 9.88 x 8.63 inches

ISBN

0763666602 / 9780763666606

DDC/MDS

781.65092

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